English–Japanese
“compassion” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajininjō
Example
彼の人情に心を打たれました。kare no nin jō ni kokoro o u ta re ma shi ta
I was touched by his compassion.
How to say “compassion” in Japanese
“Compassion” in Japanese is 人情 (ninjō).
Centers on the natural sympathy and warmth that arise between people and move them to treat one another kindly.
Example sentences with 人情
困っている隣人を助ける姿に、彼の人情を感じました。koma tte i ru rin jin o tasu ke ru sugata ni kare no nin jō o kan ji ma shi ta
I felt his compassion when I saw him help a neighbor in need.
Tips for using 人情
- In conversational Japanese, 人情 (ninjō) can praise a response that gives personal sympathy priority over strict procedure.